On the 126 I start at the front, using a foot long block of 2X4 between the jack and the car, I lift at the frame box. The portion where the front sub frame rails mate with the floor pan, about 6-8 inches inboard on each side. I place the jack stands at the jack pads. At the rear I use the 2X4 block again between the jack and car and lift at the large rear subframe mount, placing the jack stand at the jack pad again. I also leave the jack under the side/end I am working at, just barely in contact with the vehicle for extra added safety. If I am taking the wheels off, I slide them under the car for the same reason.
To do a tranny service I use a set of ramps.
shows thw general area where the stands will be for the front. Yes, that is a set of ramps you see as well, I slid them under the front tires after the car was lifted - even more extra safety given I was going to spend about a month under the car.
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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72
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